Kremlin warns U.S. against dragging out property stalemate

July 3 (UPI) -- The Russian government said Monday it is losing patience with U.S. officials over the property confiscated in the closures of Kremlin diplomatic compounds in the last few months.

Former President Barack Obama imposed sanctions against Russian diplomats in December as punishment for Moscow's reputed interfering in the presidential election. As a result, Russian officials were not allowed access to their property.

"As a rule, we have spoken about the principle of reciprocity. As for Russia's patience on that matter, it is running out," spokesman Dmitry Peskovsaid. "That has also been mentioned at various levels."

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